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Experience the vibrant Jaisalmer Desert Festival, a three-day extravaganza
Enjoy a camel safari through the sand dunes and witness a mesmerizing sunset
Embark on morning and evening safaris in Ranthambore National Park
Visit the Western and Eastern Group of Temples in Khajuraho
Explore the stunning Orchha Fort, Jahangir Mahal, and Raja Mahal
Be amazed by the breathtaking Ranthambore National Park
Walk through the majestic Jaisalmer Fort
Admission/entry to ranthambore national park
Admission/entry to jaisalmer fort
Assistance during Arrival and Departure
English Speaking Tour
Camel safari
Morning Boat Ride In Varanasi
Dinner under the stars
Live cultural performance
Morning Shared Jeep Safaris at Ranthambore
One mineral water bottle per person per day
All currently applicable taxes including GST
Accommodation as per itinerary
Private AC car with driver for ~3000-3500 km road travel (Jaisalmer to Delhi via multiple cities).
Ranthambore national park tickets fee included
Jaisalmer fort tickets fee included
Personal expenses
Tips
Travel Insurance
Embark on an epic 15-day odyssey with the "From Jaisalmer: 15-Day Rajasthan and North India Tour," a private adventure that sweeps you from Jaisalmer’s golden sands across ~3000-3500 km through Rajasthan’s regal heart and North India’s vibrant soul, weaving a tapestry of desert camps, towering forts, sacred temples, and bustling cities, before returning you with India’s kaleidoscope in your spirit—all paired with curated stays and seamless transfers. Tailored for culture seekers, history buffs, or those craving a grand Indian panorama, this tour unfolds with a private English-speaking guide illuminating the tales of Rajput valor, Mughal splendor, and modern vibrancy, traveling in a private AC car through Jaisalmer, Jodhpur, Udaipur, Jaipur, Agra, Delhi, Varanasi, and back. Beginning in Jaisalmer’s desert hush and ending in Delhi’s urban hum, this expansive arc delivers a guided blend of Rajasthan’s arid majesty and North India’s timeless allure in a sweeping, unforgettable journey.
Rising ~40 km from Jaisalmer’s desert camp hub, Jaisalmer Fort kicks off this tour with a golden marvel where its honey-hued sandstone walls tower over the Thar Desert, igniting your journey with Rajput grandeur under the setting sun. Built in 1156 by Rawal Jaisal, this living fort hums with narrow lanes, Jain temples, and havelis like Patwon ki Haveli, the air thick with sand and history as your guide narrates its 800-year saga, the light framing its rugged expanse—a thrilling plunge into Rajasthan’s desert soul. You’ll wander ~1 km through its bustling alleys, the dunes a foil to its carved facades, its scale suiting this 15-day arc’s start. Jaisalmer’s turreted heights, artisan echoes, and desert hush weave a scene of timeless vitality, its living legacy a star of this opening quest. For travelers, it’s a golden citadel—a fortress where guided steps meet history’s pulse, sparking your tour with arid wonder.
Nestled in Jodhpur, ~290 km from Jaisalmer via NH125, Mehrangarh Fort looms with a midday marvel where its sheer cliffs and intricate palaces rise 125 meters above the blue city, deepening your journey with Rajput might under Rajasthan’s sun. Founded in 1459 by Rao Jodha, it buzzes with cannon-scarred gates, royal chambers, and the Phool Mahal’s gilded splendor, the air sharp with dust and incense as your guide unravels tales of battles and valor, the light framing its imposing expanse—a regal pivot in this 15-day arc. You’ll explore ~1-2 km with guided awe, the city sprawl a foil to its stony heights, its scale fitting the tour’s early pace. Mehrangarh’s shadowed courtyards, panoramic views, and warrior whispers weave a scene of historic vitality, its fortress spirit a star of this cultural stop. For travelers, it’s a Rajput bastion—a peak where history meets majesty, fortifying your tour with timeless strength.
Tucked ~240 km from Jaipur via NH21 in Agra, the Taj Mahal emerges with an evening marvel where its white marble domes glow against the Yamuna’s banks, enriching your journey with Mughal romance under a fading sky. Commissioned in 1632 by Shah Jahan for Mumtaz Mahal, this UNESCO gem hums with symmetry, minarets, and gardens, the air soft with river breezes as your guide narrates its love-drenched legacy, the light framing its ethereal expanse—a breathtaking shift in this 15-day arc. You’ll stroll ~1-2 km with guided reverence, the urban bustle a foil to its serene grace, its scale suiting the tour’s midway crest. The Taj’s mirrored pools, intricate inlays, and twilight sheen weave a scene of architectural vitality, its timeless beauty a star of this iconic quest. For travelers, it’s a marble dream—a monument where love meets eternity, crowning your tour with Mughal magic.
Flowing ~800 km by air from Delhi in Varanasi, the Ganges River closes this tour’s exploration with a dawn marvel where its sacred waters ripple under the rising sun, igniting your boat ride with spiritual awe amid North India’s holiest city. Revered for millennia as a path to salvation, it teems with pilgrims bathing, ghats like Dashashwamedh pulsing with aarti chants, and boats gliding past, the air thick with smoke and prayer as your guide unveils its eternal role, the light framing its vibrant expanse—a soulful cap in this 15-day arc. You’ll drift ~5-10 km with guided calm, the ancient steps a foil to its flowing grace, its scale fitting the tour’s final days. The Ganges’ flickering lamps, rhythmic chants, and timeless tide weave a scene of sacred vitality, its spiritual depth a star of this closing quest. For travelers, it’s a holy current—a river where guided oars meet divinity, washing your tour with profound peace.
Pickup from Jaisalmer hotel or airport; explore Jaisalmer Fort (~1 km walking); evening camel safari and overnight in a desert camp (~40 km).
Morning drive to Jodhpur; visit Mehrangarh Fort and Jaswant Thada; overnight in Jodhpur.
Morning Bishnoi Village safari (~60-70 km round-trip); afternoon at Umaid Bhawan Palace; overnight in Jodhpur.
Drive to Udaipur, stopping at Ranakpur Jain Temple (~2 hrs); evening at Lake Pichola; overnight in Udaipur.
Visit City Palace, Jagdish Temple, and Saheliyon-ki-Bari (~10-15 km total); evening boat ride on Lake Pichola; overnight in Udaipur.
Drive to Pushkar; explore Pushkar Lake and Brahma Temple (~1-2 km walking); overnight in Pushkar.
Morning drive to Jaipur; visit Amber Fort and Hawa Mahal; overnight in Jaipur.
Morning at City Palace and Jantar Mantar; afternoon Jhalana Leopard Safari (~20-25 km round-trip); overnight in Jaipur.
Drive to Agra, stopping at Fatehpur Sikri (~1 hr); evening at Taj Mahal; overnight in Agra.
Morning at Agra Fort; drive to Delhi; evening at India Gate; overnight in Delhi.
Full day in Delhi: Red Fort, Jama Masjid, Qutub Minar, Humayun’s Tomb (~30-40 km total); overnight in Delhi.
In Morning move to Varanasi; evening Ganga Aarti at Dashashwamedh Ghat; overnight in Varanasi.
Dawn boat ride on Ganges; visit Kashi Vishwanath Temple and Sarnath (~15-20 km); overnight in Varanasi.
Morning free in Varanasi; afternoon back to Delhi; evening leisure or shopping; overnight in Delhi.
Morning at Lotus Temple; drop-off at Delhi hotel or airport, concluding the tour.
Children under 6 years
Not suitable for pregnant women
People with back problems
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Bring a hat and sunscreen to protect against the sun.
Stay hydrated by drinking plenty of water.
Respect local customs and traditions during the cultural performance.
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